Industry mourns sad passing of Brian Kerrison
The industry is mourning the sudden passing of Brian Kerrison, co-owner of Fix Auto Manchester East. Ian Pugh, managing director, Advantage Group of Companies, said: “It is with profound sadness […]
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Thatcham Research and BYD announce repair collaboration
Thatcham Research and BYD have announced a 12-month agreement intended to lower repair, insurance and ownership costs for drivers of the Chinese brand. The partnership, which will start on 1 […]
Lock Out Drink Driving campaign backs alcohol interlocks
A new campaign, Lock Out Drink Driving, has been launched to tackle drink driving and improve road safety. The campaign will lobby government to introduce alcohol interlocks to prevent drink […]
Ford and Renault announce electric vehicle collaboration
Ford and Renault have announced a strategic partnership to support the US brand expand its electric vehicle offering in Europe. As part of the agreement, Ford plans to develop two […]
IBIS Middle East 2026 to debut new venue and conference format
IBIS Worldwide has announced that IBIS Middle East 2026 will take place on 10-11 February at a brand-new venue – The Avery at Conrad Dubai – bringing a fresh setting […]
EU to delay 2035 ban on petrol and diesel sales
The European Union is expected to delay the 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles until 2040 – and the UK has been urged to follow […]
Vertu Motors renews BookMyGarage contract
Vertu Motors has renewed its repair and services partnership with BookMyGarage for another 12 months. It first began working with the platform to boost bookings for its aftersales workshops in […]
One in 15 number plates illegal, finds APPGTS report
About one in 15 number plates in the UK may be illegal, according to the findings of an All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (APPGTS) report. The UK’s advanced Automatic […]
GEM calls for bold action in Road Safety Strategy
Ahead of the government’s new Road Safety Strategy, GEM Motoring Assist has published six key recommendations it believes will improve safety of the road. The Road Safety Strategy is being […]
Fix Auto Walsall leads franchisee investments
Fix Auto Walsall and Fix Auto Gloucester have both unveiled major expansion and investment programmes. Fix Auto Walsall has moved to a new 16,000 sqft repair centre encompassing two buildings […]
Used electric vehicle values to slip in 2026
Used electric vehicle values are expected to continue falling in 2026, according to the BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook Report. The survey found that 64% of companies surveyed said they thought residual […]
Train to Gain secures certification treble
RWC Training has announced that Train to Gain aligns with the auditing procedures of three leading UK certification bodies – BSI, RMISC, and CARS QA. Train to Gain is RWC […]